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Former Democratic Presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., takes the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016.
Former Democratic Presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., takes the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016.
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LIVE BLOG: Democrats Highlight Contrasts With Republicans as Convention Opens

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First lady Michelle Obama gave a forceful, impassioned defense of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, casting her as the only candidate who can be trusted as a role model for the nation's children. Obama was among the power lineup of speakers taking the stage in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Convention. The convention’s first day was embroiled in controversy over leaked emails that showed how party leaders sought to ease Clinton's path to the nomination by mocking her challenger, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

Clinton campaign chair John Podesta speaks to the delegates. Thanks those who volunteered for Hillary Clinton's campaign. Says it's a victory for Bernie Sanders, too.

TV pans to Sanders delegates, showing some with tape over their mouths in protest.

Rev Leah Daughtry, CEO of the 2016 DNC: "When Democrats say 'We the people,' we mean all the people"
Rev Leah Daughtry, CEO of the 2016 DNC: "When Democrats say 'We the people,' we mean all the people"

Democratic house band playing during quick break.

The Rev. Leah Daughtry, CEO of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, stresses the diversity of the Democratic Party. Daughtry says party mandate is to leave no one behind.

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